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New battery being drained
BROWN99
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1997 BUICK LESABRE
3.8L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
86,000 MILES
New battery and starter, but the battery is being drained somehow. Is this a grounding problem?
Friday, April 5th, 2019 AT 12:53 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,
If the battery is draining overnight then it sounds like a parasitic draw. I attached a guide on how to check for the draw.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight
If it dies while running, it could be a charging system.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Roy
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